Wardite and Barite Physical Properties

Wardite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.814.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

BaSO4

Wardite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite and Barite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Wardite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Wardite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.